What would be max, let's say?
2006-12-20 06:56:20 · 19 answers · asked by Isa 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I don't know if there is a maximum. It depends upon the person and how young they are when they start learning various languages - generally the younger the better - toddlers learn languages easily. I have known people who spoke seven languages fluently. Some people learn languages easily. Europeans tend to know more languages than North Americans. It's true that, after you have learned a second language, the third, fourth and other languages come easier, especially if the languages are related.
A person who can speak several languages is called a "polyglot". (Weird word, isn't it?) The most famous hyper-polyglot was probably Giuseppe Mezzofanti, a 19th century Italian Cardinal, who was reputed to speak 72 languages.
This link discusses the issue.
2006-12-20 07:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known a few people that are fluent in six or eight languages but unless they constantly use them all, they start to forget a few over time. I'm sure eight languages is not the record but more 'normal' people seem to max out around there.
2006-12-20 07:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does. Always be certain that you simply seem for the which means of the ones phrases that you do not know and repeat them. You will increase your vocabulary and you can additionally be taught learn how to use the language accurately. Our brains are best desktops a good way to retailer the whole thing, so very quickly you can uncover your self being capable to talk extra fluently. The identical is going with looking TV and being attentive to radio in English.
2016-09-03 17:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by shiva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of my friend is fluent in 9 languages while the other is fluent in 7
i am myself fluent in 4 languages and am thinking of learning 2-3 more
2006-12-20 08:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by confunded 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is actually an area of our brain that has a great deal of possibility. Most people never top 8 - 10. But it would be reasonable to know many more if you were in the position to use them regularly. Look up a researcher named Flynn who has recently published studies on IQ.
2006-12-20 07:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by Boilerfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the persons intelligence and ability to not only learn but understand the grammar and technical ways of the languages, since all are v. different.
2006-12-20 06:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that 2 languages are the maximum. I think that a person who speaks over 2 languages might get confused and complicated but I do not think that it is impossible.
2006-12-20 20:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by C.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well learning so many languages would be alot to remember. but i think that there is no max. it all depends on how much the person wants to learn and how much they study, and how good they are at memorizing stuffs.
2006-12-20 06:58:50 · answer #8 · answered by gigglepie2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no real max, the brain is like a sponge and can learn a lot
a Norwegian man who was in his 60's and worked for the U.N. could FLUENTLY speak 56 languages
2006-12-20 07:52:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a professor who is fluent in 6 langues!
I have heard him speak them all and engaged in conversations with some of them
2006-12-20 07:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋